At our core, UnitedHealthcare's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. That is why we were thrilled last year when Warby Parker began to accept UnitedHealthcare vision plans, marking the first time Warby Parker has accepted insurance as an in-network provider. This enabled millions of UnitedHealthcare vision plan participants to purchase prescription eyewear for only the price of their copay.

Warby Parker is widely recognized for its designer styles, affordable prices, and commitment to doing good in the world—so this collaboration furthers UnitedHealthcare's goal of making it easy and fun to purchase prescription eyewear.

There is another reason why this collaboration made so much sense. Studies have shown that people prefer to buy products from socially responsible brands. I don't think this is a shock to any
of us.

As a company, we fully support Warby Parker's belief that everyone has the right to see. More than 2.5 billion people around the world need glasses but don't have access to them; of these, 624 million cannot effectively learn or work due to the severity of their visual impairment. Eye health is important to overall well-being, as research has shown there is a connection between the health of our eyes and overall health. To help address this issue, Warby Parker ensures that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need through its "Buy a Pair, Give a Pair" program.

More information on UnitedHealthcare vision and other specialty benefit offerings can be found here: uhc.com/ilspecialtyplans.